History shows that all of the strong work that General Manager Marc Bergevin has done isn't likely going to amount to a deep playoff run for the Habs without a better presence down the middle of the ice.
The long season is over. The playoffs were a disappointment. Brian Wilde weighs in on what went wrong, and the few things that went right, in the final game of the season.
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It's not enough to be coached well and do all the technical right things. You have to be able to seize all of the possession and all of the opportunity then take care of the final five feet
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The t-shirts the Habs are wearing for these playoffs say "all in." Three games to decide if that is just a slogan on their chests or an undeniable feeling in their hearts.
The Canadiens end the game with a sweeping 3-1 lead over the New York Rangers, taking a 2-1 lead in the series and cementing Radulov as the player to watch.
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A lot of things were working for the Habs in their 4-3 overtime win over the Rangers, but a few things need to be tweaked before game three, says Brian Wilde.
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On Wednesday night, the Canadiens' real season starts against the New York Rangers. Brian Wilde sees a team that's more prepared and built for the playoffs than any other we've seen in this city in a generation.
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Right out of the gate there were some Habs flying. Brendan Gallagher with a three-assist first period. He was carrying a ton of speed through the neutral zone.
All eyes were on the big change that Claude Julien tried, moving Galchenyuk back to the wing and trying Shaw at centre for the first time this season.
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I thought it was possible, but I am not surprised. Habs General Manager Marc Bergevin was not able to get it done. He wasn’t able to greatly help the Habs lineup by putting some goal scorers in it.
Max Pacioretty’s goal broke over 120 minutes of drought for the Habs on offense. Pacioretty was criticized so much, but to me this season, he’s been the leader the Habs required.
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